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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,833.94, 979,256.37 and 179,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,833.94, 979,256.37 and 179,545.26 is: 269,319.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,833.94 : 979,256.37 = 179,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,833.94/979,256.37 = 179,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,833.94x = 979,256.37 × 179,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,833.94x = 175,820,839,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,820,839,558.31/652,833.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,319.39

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